How to Do Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press

Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press

  1. 01Kneel on both knees facing the landmine and grasp the end of the barbell with one hand at shoulder height.
  2. 02Press the bar upward and slightly forward until the elbow is fully locked.
  3. 03Lower the bar back to the starting shoulder and switch the weight to the opposite hand.
  4. 04Repeat the press on the second side while keeping the hips square to the anchor point.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the ribs tucked toward the pelvis to prevent the lower back from arching as the bar moves overhead.

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05 / FAQ

Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press questions

What muscles does Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press work?

Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press correctly?

Kneel on both knees facing the landmine and grasp the end of the barbell with one hand at shoulder height. Press the bar upward and slightly forward until the elbow is fully locked. Lower the bar back to the starting shoulder and switch the weight to the opposite hand. Repeat the press on the second side while keeping the hips square to the anchor point.

What is the A90 coach tip for Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press?

Keep the ribs tucked toward the pelvis to prevent the lower back from arching as the bar moves overhead.

Is Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press suitable for beginners?

Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press?

No. Landmine Kneeling Alternating Overhead Press is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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